Connect with an external device, such as connected to a PC and controlled via PC software.

5

Ext Mod In Connector

External modulation input, use it as external signal source.

6

Ext Trig/Burst/Fsk In connector

This signal can be used as external signal source in Sweep, Burst and FSK mode.

7

Ref Clk/Counter In Connector

To accept an external clock signal, or to accept the input signal of counter.

8

Ref Clk Out Connector

To synchronize generators. Output a clock signal generated by the crystal inside the generator.

9

P-Output connector

Signal output for the Power Amplifier.

10

P-Input connector

Signal input for the Power Amplifier.

User Interface

1

Current channel

2

Parameter 1, display parameter and edit the focused parameter

3

Current signal type or mode

4

The setting menu of current signal or mode

5

Parameter 3, display parameter and edit the focused parameter

6

Parameter 2, display parameter and edit the focused parameter

7

Display current waveform

8

Offset/low level, depends on the highlighted menu item on the right

9

Amplitude/high level, depends on the highlighted menu item on the right

10

Frequency/period, depends on the highlighted menu item on the right

11

Load, High Z represents high resistance

Foot Stool Adjustment

Unfold the foot stools on the bottom of the generator, as ⑪ in the Figure.

Power-On Check

AC Power Input Setting

Adopt 100 V – 120 V AC or 220 V – 240 V AC power source. Users should regulate the voltage scale of the Power Switch according to the standards in their own country (see Figure) at the rear panel.

To change the voltage scale of the instrument, do the following steps:

Turn off the power button at the front panel and remove the power cord.

Regulate the Power Switch to the desired voltage scale.

Power On

Connect the instrument to the AC supply using the supplied power cord.

Warning: To avoid electric shock, the instrument must be grounded properly.

Press down the power button at the front panel, the screen shows the boot screen.

Front Panel Operation

To Set channels

To Switch Channels for Display:Press button to switch channel displayed on the screen between CH1 and CH2.

To Display/Edit Both Channels:Press button to display the parameters of both channels.

To switch channel: Press to switch the editable channel.

To select waveform: PressWaveform selection buttons to select waveform of current channel.

To select parameter: Press to choose the Parameter 1 to Parameter 4; Press it again to switch the current parameter such as Frequency/Period.

To edit parameter: Turn the knob to change the value of cursor position. Press direction key to move the cursor. (The number keys cannot be used to input.)

To Turn On/Off Output of Channels

Press to turn on/off output of the corresponding channel. The indicator will be lighted when the corresponding channel is tuned on.

Channel Copy

In signal output interface, press the knob on the front panel to enter Channel Copy menu.

Press to select From CH2 To CH1, or press to select From CH1 To CH2.

To Set signals

The following describes how to set and output Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Arbitrary, DC signals and copy channel.

To Output Sine SignalsPress button to call the user interface of Sine signal, the Sine waveform parameters can be set by operating the Sine setting menu on the right.The parameters of Sine waveform are: Frequency/Period, Amplitude/High Level, Offset/ Low Level. You can operate the menu by using the menu selection buttons on the right.

The User Interface of Sine Signal

To Set the Frequency/Period

Press button, the chosen menu item is then highlighted; the focused parameter is displayed in Parameter 1. Press button to switch between Frequency/Period.

Two methods to change the chosen parameter:

Turn the knob to change the value of cursor position. Press direction key to move the cursor.

Press a number key in the front panel, an input box will pop up; keep going to input the value. Press direction key to delete the last number. Press to choose the unit, or press to go to next page and choose other units. Press to cancel the input.

To Set the AmplitudePress , confirm whether the “Ampl” menu item is highlighted; if not, press to switch into “Ampl”. In Parameter 2, a cursor appears under the value of amplitude. Use the knob or the number keys to set the desired value.

To Set the OffsetPress , confirm whether the “Offset” menu item is highlighted; if not, press to switch into “Offset“. In Parameter 3, a cursor appears under the value of offset. Use the knob or the number keys to set the desired value.

To Set the High LevelPress , confirm whether the “Hi_Level” menu item is highlighted; if not, press to switch into “Hi_Level“. In Parameter 2, a cursor appears under the value of amplitude. Use the knob or the number keys to set the desired value.

To Set the Low LevelPress , confirm whether the “Lo_Level” menu item is highlighted; if not, press to switch into “Lo_Level“. In Parameter 3, a cursor appears under the value of offset. Use the knob or the number keys to set the desired value.

To Output Square Signals

Press button to call the user interface of Square signal, the Square waveform parameters can be set by operating the Square setting menu on the right.The parameters of Square waveform are: Frequency/Period, Amplitude/High Level, Offset/ Low Level, Duty. You can operate the menu by using the menu selection buttons on the right.

How to Use:

Connect the input signal to the P-Input connector on the rear panel; the P-Output connector outputs the amplified signal.

To Use Built-in Help

Press Help function button, the catalog will display in the screen.

Press F1 or F2 to choose help topic, or just turn the knob to choose.

Press F3 to view the details about the topic; press F5 to go back to the catalog.

Press Help again to exit the help, or just do other operations.

Communication with PC

The Waveform Generator supports communications with a PC through USB port. You can use the ultrawave communication software to set the parameters, control the output of the Waveform Generator.The Waveform Generator supports communications with a PC by SCPI commands through USB port.

Here is how to connect with PC.

Install the ultrawave communication software on the supplied CD.

Connection: Use a USB data cable to connect the USB (type B) connector on the rear panel of the Waveform Generator to the USB port of a PC.

Install the driver: When the Waveform Generator is turned on, a dialog will appear on the PC screen and guide you to install the USB driver. The driver is in the “USBDRV” folder under the directory where the ultrawave communication software is installed.

Port setting of the software: Run the ultrawave software; click “Communications” in the menu bar, choose “Ports-Settings”, in the setting dialog, choose “Connect using” as “USB”. After connect successfully, the connection information in the bottom right corner of the software will turn green.

SCPI

The waveform generator supports SCPI, and the users can operate and control the device by USB port.

Troubleshooting

The instrument is powered on but no Display.

Check if the power is connected properly.

Check if the Power Switch is in the proper voltage scale.

Check if the fuse which is below the AC Power socket is used appropriately and in good condition (the cover can be pried open with a straight screwdriver).

Restart the instrument after the steps above.

The measured value of output signal amplitude dis-accords to the displayed value.Check if the actual load matches the set one.

General Care

Do not store or leave the instrument where the liquid crystal display will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.To avoid any damage to the instrument, do not exposed it to any sprays, liquids, or solvents.

Cleaning

Inspect the instrument as often as operating conditions require.

To clean the instrument exterior, perform the following steps:
(a)Wipe the dust from the instrument surface with a soft cloth. Do not make any scuffing on the transparent LCD protection screen when clean the LCD screen.
(b)Disconnect power before cleaning your instrument.

Clean the instrument with a wet soft cloth not dripping water. It is recommended to scrub with soft detergent or fresh water.

To avoid damage to the instrument, do not use any corrosive chemical cleaning agent.

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